How we assess your development application

Initial review

How Brisbane City Council reviews your development application.

Expert referrals

Preparing a development application can be a complex task. There are experts who can help you with your building or development project.

Information requests

Council may need more information to assess your development application. Tips on what to do if you're asked for more information.

Advertising and notification period

A list of development applications that need notification. Know what the guidelines and timeframes are for public advertising.

Assessment

Council needs to follow specific legislation when assessing your development application.

Application decision

The decision process that determines if your development application will be approved. How and when you are notified.

Appeals

Know when you can appeal and who to talk to.

Conditions

Read about development conditions, the legal effects and negotiations affecting those conditions.

Check the status of your development application

Use this tool to do a property enquiry, use the interactive mapping tool, track the progress of a development application, view the Brisbane Planning Scheme (City Plan) and lodge a submission.